tolbutamide

[ tol-byoo-tuh-mahyd ]
/ tɒlˈbyu təˌmaɪd /

noun Pharmacology.

a white crystalline substance, C12H18N2O3S, used to augment insulin secretion in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Origin of tolbutamide

First recorded in 1955–60; tol(u) + but(yl) + amide

Words nearby tolbutamide

tola, tolan, toland, tolar, tolbooth, tolbutamide, tolbutamide test, told, tole, toledo, tolerable

British Dictionary definitions for tolbutamide

tolbutamide
/ (tɒlˈbjuːtəˌmaɪd) /

noun

a synthetic crystalline compound administered orally in the treatment of diabetes to lower blood glucose concentrations. Formula: C 12 H 18 N 2 O 3 S

Word Origin for tolbutamide

C20: from tol ( uyl) + but ( yric acid) + amide

Medical definitions for tolbutamide

tolbutamide
[ tŏl-byōō′tə-mīd′ ]

n.

An orally active hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus.